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Overview
The Literacy Education M.Ed. program from Georgia State University provides advanced educator preparation for the study of literacy processes and literacy instruction for culturally diverse learners in urban areas. This program is open to certified teachers, regardless of initial preparation area, and no GRE scores are required. If you are a teacher with a T4 and certified in Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts or Reading Education at grades 4-8 or 6-12, completion of this program results in eligibility for a certification upgrade.
Careers
Our graduates have obtained positions as literacy coaches and reading coaches in a variety of public and private schools. Others are leaders in educational nonprofits and for-profit educational enterprises.
Candidates in this program complete a professional portfolio as an exit requirement that demonstrates mastery of professional standards from the Literacy Research Association. This portfolio can be shared with other teachers and administrators to demonstrate knowledge or used to provide professional development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Literacy
- Literacy in the Content Areas
- Individualized Literacy Assessment and Instruction
- Critical Pedagogy
- Multicultural Education
- Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Literacy Education View 160 other Masters in Literacy Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Application Fee of $50
- Goals Statement (upload with the application)
- Resume (upload with the application)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
- Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
Tuition Fee
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International
30216 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
30216 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
9552 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Atlanta
1213 - 2208 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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